Tool Developed to Assess Long-Term CVD Risk, Benefit of Lipid-Lowering Intervention
The blood levels of non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol were found to have a strong association with the long-term risk for a cardiovascular disease event.
Stroke
Comparable 5-Year Outcomes With PCI, CABG for Left Main CAD
The use of percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting for the treatment of left main coronary artery disease of low or intermediate anatomic complexity was found to be associated with comparable rates of a composite of death, stroke, and myocardial infarction at 5 years.
Stroke Risk Up With Long Sleep Duration, Long Midday Napping
Also, risks for total, ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke increased with poor vs good sleep quality.
Association for Diabetes, Stroke Risk Varies by Age, Race, Sex
For individuals younger than 65, stroke risk increased for white women and men, black women, but not black men.
At-Home Support Helps Stroke Patients Adjust After Hospitalization
Home-based support network includes social work case managers and online resources.
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure Target for Secondary Stroke Prevention?
This updated meta-analysis supports a target BP of less than 130/80 for secondary stroke prevention.
Culturally Tailored Stroke Films Not Superior to Pamphlets for Improving Stroke Preparedness
Culturally tailored stroke education films were not more effective than education pamphlets for improving stroke preparedness at one year among black and Hispanic churchgoers.
Extremely Low LDL Cholesterol May Up Stroke Risk
Higher hemorrhagic stroke risk seen for individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <70 mg/dL.
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Correlation highest for UTI; smaller-magnitude associations seen for UTI with intracerebral hemorrhage.
Long Working Hours Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Individuals with long working hours (LWHs) have an increased risk for stroke, with a stronger correlation for those exposed to LWHs for 10 years or more.
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